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In a Fox News interview, Donald Trump argued that Ukraine should not have resisted Russia’s 2022 invasion, claiming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should have made a deal with Vladimir Putin.

Trump criticized Zelenskyy for choosing to fight, compared the military strength of Russia and Ukraine, and said he could have ended the war quickly through negotiations.

Trump’s stance contrasts with Joe Biden's strong support for Ukraine, including aid and sanctions on Russia.

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[–] PlainSimpleGarak@lemmings.world 12 points 2 days ago

I can't imagine what would have satisfied Russia other than complete surrender. Ukraine had few other options than to fight. Uphill as their battle may have been.

[–] adarza@lemmy.ca 23 points 3 days ago

if only he hadn't fought back against being prosecuted.

he'd be in prison... or on death row... and we wouldn't be in this mess---again.

[–] HappySkullsplitter@lemmy.world 22 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

~~"Trump suggests Ukraine shouldn't have fought back against Russia"~~

"Trump demostrates how little he understands about the conflict in Ukraine"

FTFY

No deal can be made with Putin when the ruthless conquest of rebuilding a Russian empire is Putin's goal.

[–] glowing_hans@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 days ago

But the US has the most powerful military on the planet under president Trump? Power is useless if it is not used and guided well.

[–] MonsterMonster@lemmy.world 18 points 3 days ago

This just confirms that Zelenskyy has a way bigger ball count than Trump by two.

[–] aarRJaay@lemm.ee 14 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I assume he would have said the same to Poland at the start of WWII?

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[–] Th4tGuyII@fedia.io 15 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It's easy to say don't fight back when you're not the one getting beaten up and mugged

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[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 15 points 3 days ago

Trump is a malignant narcissist, and I'm pretty sure that's a requirement to have that opinion.

[–] Shawdow194@fedia.io 9 points 3 days ago (6 children)

What American doesn't jump at the chance to fight Russia?

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[–] AI_toothbrush@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 days ago

Lemme just invade the us on a whim then

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